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Vans x Autism Awareness

Pair of Sneakers
2020 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Vans (manufacturers)
Place of origin
California (designed)
Vietnam (manufactured)

These shoes are part of the Vans Autism Awareness Collection which were designed specifically for autistic children and adults. The shoes feature several sensory-inclusive elements including varied textures, padding for additional comfort, a calming color palette and elesticated side-panels to enable wearers to easily slip-on/slip-off the shoes.

This pair of blue, twill sneakers feature Vans' iconic checkerboard design.

Object details

Categories
Clothing
Fashion
Footwear
Disability
Object type
Pair of sneakers
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Sneaker
  • Sneaker
TitleVans x Autism Awareness (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Rubberised sole and toe cap, twill fabric upper, foam padding
Rubber
Foam
Twill
Manufactured
Brief description
Autism Awareness, quilted, blue, slip-on sneakers made by Vans, 2020
Physical description
Pair of slip-on sneakers with additional sensory elements. They have blue quilted uppers with two different textures.
Production typeMass produced
Gallery label
(01/07/2023)
Design and Me

Vans Autism Awareness sneakers

About one in 100 people are autistic and some
experience over-sensitivity of the senses.
Vans created a collection of sensory-inclusive
sneakers in collaboration with Askate, a
foundation championing skateboarding for
autistic children. With features focused on
touch, sight and sound, they have calming
colours and are easy to put on.

Designer: Vans
Date: 2020
Location: Designed California, USA,
manufactured Vietnam
Materials: Rubber, leather,
plastic, textiles
Museum no. B.1 to 5-2023
Credit line
Given by Vans
Summary
These shoes are part of the Vans Autism Awareness Collection which were designed specifically for autistic children and adults. The shoes feature several sensory-inclusive elements including varied textures, padding for additional comfort, a calming color palette and elesticated side-panels to enable wearers to easily slip-on/slip-off the shoes.

This pair of blue, twill sneakers feature Vans' iconic checkerboard design.
Collection
Young V&A Collection
Accession number
B.1-2023

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Record createdJanuary 19, 2023
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1742326/vans-x-autism-awareness-pair-of-sneakers-vans/
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